Today is World Autism Awareness Day

Today is World Autism Awareness Day

The United Nations recognizes today as World Autism Awareness Day to “highlight the need to help improve the lives of children and adults who suffer from the disorder so they can lead full and meaningful lives.”

Our third annual Wings for Autism event will be held in Boston on May 19 with the goal of helping to create a safe environment for families taking on the challenges of traveling with an autistic child. By practicing the airport and flight experience, including going through TSA security and boarding an aircraft (without actually leaving the airport!), both parents and their children with special needs can gain the familiarity and confidence needed to fly for real when the time comes.

Its town motto, “Siempre adelante,” touts Holguín as always being ahead, but you might feel like you’ve stepped back in time when you visit. Tucked inland about 25 miles from the nearest beach resort, Holguín offers refreshing places to hang out surrounded by locals.

Looking for an authentic Cuban experience devoid of tourist traps and big resorts? Head to the eastern city of San Isidoro de Holguin, where industrial meets tropical. Though Holguin is Cuba’s fourth largest city, a day is the perfect amount of time to explore its colonial-era buildings and open spaces that have inspired the nickname “City of Parks.”